Ørsted has committed £1 million to Horizon Youth Zone to ensure thousands of young people in Grimsby are supported and inspired.
Ørsted is a global leader in offshore wind and one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies.
The UK is Ørsted’s largest market. They currently have 12 operational offshore wind farms in UK waters which are capable of generating enough green energy to power almost 6 million homes a year.
They’ve invested over £1 billion in the Humber region and opened the UK’s largest operations base for offshore wind at Grimsby’s Royal Dock.
The award-winning East Coast Hub at Grimsby’s Royal Dock is home to six offshore wind farms – supplying clean electricity to millions of homes and businesses across the country. One of the six offshore wind farms, Hornsea 2, even holds the Guinness World Record for being the “largest offshore wind farm by capacity in the world” putting Grimsby on the map.
A team of almost 700 people work across Ørsted’s East Coast operations and Humberside Airport – from turbine technicians and marine specialists to data analysts and apprentices. Ørsted’s workforce in the Humber spans 148 different job roles, with almost 50% working as wind turbine technicians carrying out world-class offshore operations and maintenance. Three-quarters of Ørsted’s East Coast team live within an hour of the town, showing just how deeply the industry is rooted in the local community.
Ørsted is committed to leaving a legacy to the next generation, helping to generate long-term benefits in the communities where they operate. They believe the development, construction and operation of the world’s largest wind farms will continue to inspire, provide opportunities, and raise the aspirations of Grimsby’s next generation.
As part of a collaborative plan to turn Grimsby’s vision of regeneration and aspiration into reality for the next generation, Ørsted joined forces with national youth charity OnSide and invested £1 million in Grimsby’s Horizon Youth Zone to support thousands of young people in Grimsby.
Beyond financial support, Ørsted has actively volunteered to enrich opportunities for local young people –supporting them with presentations to business leaders and officials, hosting media tours of new offshore wind vessels, and delivering talks and tours for groups across North East Lincolnshire. This hands-on partnership has helped give young people unique experiences, skills, and a platform to be heard.
Ørsted has also supported the interview and selection process of the Enterprise and Employability coordinator and looks forward to working with them on the programme to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and information to give them the best start in their careers – whatever path they choose.
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